Learn first-hand about archaeological methods and techniques, including field survey and excavation, materials analysis, and how to interpret archaeological collections and sites.
Unlock the secrets of the past and learn how cultures have developed and changed through the ages.
Develop unique, practical skills and embark on a global profession with museums, cultural centres and agencies, law enforcement, government departments, and educational and research institutions.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Historical archaeology consultant
- Heritage consultant
- Senior Aboriginal archaeologist
- Project archaeologist
- Cultural curator
- Museum operations manager
- Cultural heritage consultant
“After graduating from UQ I have experienced a broad range of work opportunities including exhibition development and delivery, international exhibition installations and public programming. I am now the Archaeology Curator in the Cultures and Histories Program at the Queensland Museum.”
Nick HadnuttGraduate, Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
“I had so many opportunities because of my honours, including archaeological field work, teaching and research in academia. I've travelled overseas to excavate in the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa and also went to the Natural History Museum in London...”
Maddy GreenBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology
“After graduating from UQ I have experienced a broad range of work opportunities including exhibition development and delivery, international exhibition installations and public programming. I am now the Archaeology Curator in the Cultures and Histories Program at the Queensland Museum.”
Nick HadnuttGraduate, Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology)
“I had so many opportunities because of my honours, including archaeological field work, teaching and research in academia. I've travelled overseas to excavate in the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa and also went to the Natural History Museum in London...”
Maddy GreenBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology
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This Major is available as:
- Major
- Extended Major
How you'll learn
In 2022, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Discovering Archaeology
- Doing Archaeology
- Historical Archaeology
- Australasian Archaeology
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